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    Shadow Alakazam

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow AlakazamPsychic

    Shadow Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3456 CP. Shadow Alakazam best moveset in Pokémon GO is Confusion and Psychic.

    Shadow Alakazam is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost moves. It is strong against Fighting and Psychic moves. Shiny Shadow Alakazam is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Alakazam is boosted by Windy weather.

    Stats

    Max CP3456 CP
    Attack271 ATK
    Defense167 DEF
    Stamina146 STA
    Weather Boost
    • windyWindy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedNo No
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#65
    Height1.5 m
    Weight48 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate10%
    Base Flee Rate5%
    Catch rewards
    10 Candy
    500 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    50 Candy
    50000 Candy
    Mega Energy reward
    For walking as a Buddy    		15 Mega Energy

    Shadow Alakazam type chart

    Weaknesses
    BugBug160.0%
    DarkDark160.0%
    GhostGhost160.0%
    Resistances
    FightingFighting62.5%
    PsychicPsychic62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Alakazam's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Alakazam's best moveset is Confusion and Psychic, with 20.82 DPS (damage per second) and 352.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Shadow Alakazam Psychic.

    Best Shadow Alakazam moves
    PsychicConfusion
    PsychicPsychic *
    DPS20.82
    TDO352.87
    Score36.9
    Weather Boost
    • windy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Shadow Alakazam with its best moveset, we recommend to use Confusion/Shadow Ball. You will lose around 7.0% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Alakazam's strongest moveset (Confusion/Psychic).

    Shadow Alakazam moves comparison

    The following chart shows Shadow Alakazam's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Alakazam's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *20.82352.936.9
        2.PsychicPsycho Cut PsychicPsychic *20.76351.936.7
        3.FightingCounter *PsychicPsychic *20.16341.635.7
        4.PsychicConfusion GhostShadow Ball 19.36328.134.3
        5.PsychicConfusion PsychicFuture Sight 19.24326.134.1
        6.PsychicPsycho Cut PsychicFuture Sight 19.06323.033.7
        7.PsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball 19.02322.233.7
        8.FightingCounter *GhostShadow Ball 18.74317.633.2
        9.FightingCounter *PsychicFuture Sight 18.51313.632.8
        10.PsychicConfusion FairyDazzling Gleam *18.16307.832.1
        11.PsychicConfusion FightingFocus Blast 17.86302.631.6
        12.PsychicPsycho Cut FairyDazzling Gleam *17.63298.731.1
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • PsychicPsycho CutDamage5Energy8Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy9

          Effects
          Psycho Cut has no special effects.
          See Psycho Cut details page ↗
        • PsychicConfusionDamage20Energy15Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Confusion
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage20
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window0.6s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage16
          Energy12

          Effects
          Confusion has no special effects.
          See Confusion details page ↗
        • FightingCounter *Damage12Energy8Duration0.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Counter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy7

          Effects
          Counter has no special effects.
          See Counter details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • DarkDark
          • 39.1%
            • NormalNormal
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy55

          Effects
          Shadow Ball has no special effects.
          See Shadow Ball details page ↗
        • FairyDazzling Gleam *Damage100Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • DragonDragon
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy70

          Effects
          Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
          See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
        • PsychicPsychic *Damage90Energy50Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Psychic
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Psychic details page ↗
        • FireFire PunchDamage55Energy33Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Fire Punch has no special effects.
          See Fire Punch details page ↗
        • FightingFocus BlastDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy75

          Effects
          Focus Blast has no special effects.
          See Focus Blast details page ↗
        • PsychicFuture SightDamage120Energy100Duration2.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage120
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.7s
          Damage window1.4s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage120
          Energy65

          Effects
          Future Sight has no special effects.
          See Future Sight details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Alakazam has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Alakazam Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Alakazam's has 3456 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Alakazam obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1603 CP to 1747 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2003 CP to 2184 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Alakazam can be found in the 1249 CP to 1310 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3456 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1249 CP - 1310 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1666 CP - 1747 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1603 CP - 1747 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • windyWindy
        		2003 CP - 2184 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Shadow Alakazam Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Alakazam Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        143 CP2135 CP3227 CP
        4320 CP5412 CP6504 CP
        7597 CP8689 CP9781 CP
        10873 CP11961 CP121048 CP
        131135 CP141223 CP151310 CP
        161397 CP171485 CP181572 CP
        191659 CP201747 CP211834 CP
        221921 CP232009 CP242096 CP
        252184 CP262271 CP272358 CP
        282446 CP292533 CP302621 CP
        312664 CP322708 CP332752 CP
        342795 CP352839 CP362883 CP
        372926 CP382970 CP393014 CP
        403057 CP413096 CP423135 CP
        433174 CP443214 CP453254 CP
        463294 CP473334 CP483375 CP
        493415 CP503456 CP

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alakazam

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alakazam's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Alakazam.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
        Psychic
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
        WaterPsychic
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
        PsychicFairy
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
        FightingPsychic
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
        DragonPsychic
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
        DragonPsychic
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Shadow Alakazam Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Alakazam in Pokémon GO is 12.29%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 28.42% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 39.44%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-17.85%20.24%25.55%30.50%
                Curve28.42%31.92%39.44%46.13%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 21.02%23.77%29.81%35.38%
                Curve33.05%36.96%45.22%52.39%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 27.95%31.40%38.84%45.47%
                Curve42.72%47.31%56.65%64.33%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Alakazam, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Shadow Alakazam costumes

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                A list of Shadow Alakazam costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Alakazam high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Alakazam. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                Shadow AlakazamShadow Alakazam

                Shadow Alakazam Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueIts brain can out­ perform a super­ computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
                YellowA POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.
                GoldClosing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
                SilverIts brain cells multiply continu­ ally until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
                CrystalIt has an IQ of 5000. It calcu­ lates many things in order to gain the edge in every battle.
                RubyALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This POKéMON holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
                SapphireALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this POKéMON an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
                EmeraldWhile it has strong psychic abilities and high intelligence, an ALAKAZAM’s muscles are very weak. It uses psychic power to move its body.
                FireRedIt does not like physical attacks very much. Instead, it freely uses extra­ sensory powers to defeat foes.
                LeafGreenIts brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
                DiamondIts superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000.
                PearlIts highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers.
                HeartGoldClosing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
                SoulSilverIts brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
                XIts brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
                YIts brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
                Omega RubyAlakazam’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
                Alpha SapphireAlakazam’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this Pokémon an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
                SunIt is said to have an IQ of approximately 5,000. Its overflowing psychokinetic powers cause headaches to anyone nearby.
                MoonIts brain cells continue to increase in number until its death. The older the Alakazam, the larger its head.
                Ultra SunAlakazam uses its psychic powers to make the spoons it carries. Each spoon is an original that there’s only one of in the whole world.
                Ultra MoonIf it trusts someone deeply, it will let them have one of its spoons. Anything you eat with that spoon is apparently delicious.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!A Pokémon that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns—that’s why this Pokémon is smart.
                SwordIt has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death.
                ShieldAlakazam wields potent psychic powers. It’s said that this Pokémon used these powers to create the spoons it holds.
                Legends: ArceusThe longer Alakazam lives, the larger and heavier its head becomes. Our tests have shown that the strength of its psychic powers correlates positively to the weight of its head.